Galvanize
Survivor vs. The Chemical Brothers Lyrics

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Don't hold back, 'cause you woke up in the morning
With initiative to move, so why make it harder?
Don't hold back, if you think about it
So many people do, be cool man, look smarter
Don't hold back, and you shouldn't even care
'Bout the losers in the air and their crooked stares
Don't hold back, 'cause there's a party over here
So you might as well be here where the people care

Don't hold back, world (You're holding back)
The time has come to
World (You're holding back)
The time has come to
World (You're holding back)
The time has come to
Galvanize
Come on, come on, come on with it

Don't hold back, if you think about it too much
You may stumble, trip up, fall on your face
Don't hold back, you think it's time you get up
Crunch time like a sit-up, pull monkey face
Don't hold back, put apprehension on the back burner
Let it sit, don't even get it lit
Don't hold back, get involved with the jam
Don't be a prick, hot chick be your fave

Don't hold back, world (You're holding back)
The time has come to
World (You're holding back)
The time has come to
World (You're holding back)
The time has come to
Galvanize
Come on with that, come on with it

World, the time has come to (Push the button)
World, the time has come to (Push the button)
World, the time has come to (Push the button)
World, my finger is on the button
My finger is on the button
My finger is on the button (Push the button)

The time has come to
Galvanize

Overall Meaning

In "Galvanize," the Chemical Brothers encourages the listener to take action and not hold back. The lyrics suggest that there are opportunities to be had in life, and that one should take advantage of those opportunities when they arise. The song urges people to take initiative, be bold, and not care about the opinions of others. The message of the song is that if one is willing to take risks and not be held back by fear or doubt, they can achieve great things.

Throughout the song, the repeated phrase "galvanize" serves as a call to action. The word means to stimulate or arouse into activity, and in the context of the song, it represents the idea of taking action and not being held back by doubts or fears. The Chemical Brothers are saying that it's time to wake up and take charge, and that we shouldn't wait for things to happen to us – we need to make them happen.

The lyrics in "Galvanize" are a powerful message about the importance of taking action and living life to the fullest. The song is a reminder that we should embrace opportunities when they arise, and not be afraid to take risks. At its core, "Galvanize" is all about seizing the moment and making the most of our time on this earth.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't hold back, 'cause you woke up in the morning
Don't be hesitant, seize the day and make the most of it.

With initiative to move, so why make it harder?
You have the drive to do what you want, don't complicate things unnecessarily.

Don't hold back, if you think about it
Don't hesitate, just do it.

So many people do, be cool man, look smarter
While others may hold back, it's best to take advantage of the situation and come out ahead.

Don't hold back, and you shouldn't even care
Don't worry about what others might think or say, do what's best for you.

'Bout the losers in the air and their crooked stares
Disregard the negative attention or criticism from others and focus on your own success.

Don't hold back, 'cause there's a party over here
There's an opportunity to enjoy yourself and be with like-minded people, so take part.

So you might as well be here where the people care
Since there are people who appreciate and support you, it's best to participate and have fun with them.

Don't hold back, world (You're holding back)
The world should not be hesitant or held back, but rather move forward.

The time has come to
Now is the moment to act.

Galvanize
Inspire and motivate oneself to take action.

Come on, come on, come on with it
Encouragement to keep moving forward.

Don't hold back, if you think about it too much
Overthinking can hinder progress, so act without overanalyzing.

You may stumble, trip up, fall on your face
Mistakes may occur, but it's important to get up and keep going.

Don't hold back, you think it's time you get up
It's time to take action and begin working towards success.

Crunch time like a sit-up, pull monkey face
Embrace the challenge with dedication and hard work.

Don't hold back, put apprehension on the back burner
Don't let fear or doubt prevent progress, but rather shift focus to positivity and confidence.

Let it sit, don't even get it lit
Avoid giving fear or doubt attention, focus on action instead.

Don't hold back, get involved with the jam
Get involved with the activity and contribute to the success.

Don't be a prick, hot chick be your fave
Don't be rude or selfish, instead focus on what you appreciate and value.

World, the time has come to (Push the button)
The world must take action and make progress.

My finger is on the button
I am ready and motivated to take action.

The time has come to
It's time to take action.

Galvanize
Inspire and motivate oneself to take action.

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edmund Simons, Kamaal Fareed, Najate Aatabou, Thomas Rowlands

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